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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
I started taking care of children when I was in high school and I got a job as a teacher’s assistant at a nearby daycare. After college, I got teacher certified and worked in daycare once again. After an interim period in the corporate and small business worlds, I returned to Early Childhood Education, this time directing a literacy program in public schools and then teaching in a local preschool. Opening a child care program in my own home gives me an opportunity to use my experience and my teaching skills in a new setting. I provide a safe and loving atmosphere, and I value every child’s uniqueness. I recognize that I’m a really important adult for kids who spend time with me every day, and I focus on making kids feel cared for and loved. I’m so excited about this new chapter!
Ms. Natalie’s home daycare in Feeding Hills caters to infants and toddlers, ages 3 months–5 years. As with every Massachusetts daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Natalie’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
I became a mother 13 years ago and I went to school to study early childhood to be a preschool teacher. My favorite thing about caring for children is watching them explore and discover. That has been a highlight for me throughout my7 years of experience. I have worked as an early childhood educator in daycare centers, and most recently I have been working in my own daycare program. People have said that I create an environment that is comfortable and happy. I focus on building independence, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. That's what makes this work so special.
Children are so curious and ready to learn! In my program, kids really grow a lot because they are in an environment where they feel at home and have plenty of activities to explore. My program is small enough that we really feel more like a family than a daycare – I treat the children the same way I treat my own kids, with love and plenty of attention! I began working with kids as a school bus driver and got to know so many families in my neighborhood in that role. Having my own daycare has only built up those special relationships and resulted in a wonderful community that I can’t wait to share with even more kids and families!
There are 40 licensed home daycares in Manchester. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Early Childhood, just like the big preschool centers.
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All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
31 Yale Drive, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.41061
Licensed for 6
166 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.52833
Licensed for 6
27 Dudley St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.52342
Licensed for 6
105 Trebbe Drive, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.31201
Licensed for 6
181 E Elridge St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.55304
Licensed for 6
45 Westerly St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.53090
Licensed for 6
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Manchester. to find options that work for you.
60 Garden St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56852
Licensed for 6
250 Ferguson Road, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.31687
Licensed for 6
190 John Olds Drive, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57110
Licensed for 6
138 Wells St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56193
Licensed for 6
229 Autumn St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57270
Licensed for 6
38 Florence St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57114
Licensed for 6
125 Birch St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57074
Licensed for 6
186 Henry Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.41375
Licensed for 6
132 Oak Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57060
Licensed for 6
129 Birch St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56718
Licensed for 6
249 Henry St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.57162
Licensed for 6
35 Oakwood Rd, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.45603
Licensed for 6
131 Jacqueline Dr, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56979
Licensed for 6
13 Munroe Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.21761
Licensed for 6
431 Summit St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56945
Licensed for 6
2 Lockwood St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.53243
Licensed for 6
168 Carriage Drive, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.54921
Licensed for 6
179 Henry Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.21797
Licensed for 6
134 North School Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.41166
Licensed for 6
124 Maple St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.55233
Licensed for 6
103 Walek Farms Rd, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.53182
Licensed for 6
120 Saddle Hill Rd, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.41210
Licensed for 6
169 Glennwood Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.13462
Licensed for 6
62 Woodhill Road, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.54748
Licensed for 6
41 Westerly St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.31933
Licensed for 6
19 Lewis Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.31424
Licensed for 6
55 South Alton Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.25459
Licensed for 6
10 Canterbury St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.14545
Licensed for 6
156 Broad St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.55172
Licensed for 6
684 Bush Hill Rd, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.56365
Licensed for 6
317 S Main Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.23097
Licensed for 6
512 Taylor St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.26472
Licensed for 6
111 Tanner Street, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.54141
Licensed for 6
70 Foley St, Manchester, CT
License # DCFH.41390
Licensed for 6
License # DCFH.57416
Licensed for 6 since 2020
License # DCFH.57508
Licensed for 9 since 2021
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Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
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Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
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